Accessibility statement: When purchasing the pattern, you will have access to FOUR versions of the pattern – each file title begins with a brief descriptor. The versions are as follows: “Standard” pattern – includes photos, columns, size 12 font throughout. Color blind accessible – no color-coding is used for pattern details. Text-Only pattern – this version is printer-friendly and contains no photos at all. Includes columns, size 12 font. Color blind accessible – no color-coding is used for pattern details. Large Print pattern – appropriate for those with low vision. Uses black sans serif text on white background, font sizes 22 – 24, all italics removed and replaced with bold and underlining. Left-justified text, 1 inch margins, no columns. Photos are included with the alt text provided below each photo as captions in the same 22 point font. Includes abbreviations with key. Footer icons have been replaced with text. Screen Reader pattern – Uses black sans serif font on white background, size 12 font, no italics. All abbreviations have been replaced with fully written out instructions (e.g. “double crochet” instead of “dc”). Special stitch instructions are still included. Photos are still included with alt text, but the alt text is also included below each photo for usability. Footer icons have been replaced with text. Bracket and parentheses instructions have been replaced with * and / instructions – see screen reader notes section for details. Screen reader version tested with NVDA screen reader.
Designer’s description: Once upon a time in Michaels, I saw this particular yarn on an end cap and decided I must have it. It reminded me so much of my childhood when color-changing clothing was everywhere for a little while. That and it’s just cool, ok? What I will say is that creating this pattern has been very fun for me. I began with a concept swatch of my own design, just playing with the ideas in my head and trying to make them come to life in swatch form. One thing I am rather proud of: with the exception of the hem, I did not use a stitch dictionary for this pattern. That also meant that I went through multiple swatches both in the round and in the flat to get the math right (eventual success!). After finishing up the prototype – riddled with mistakes, don’t look too closely – I crunched the numbers to bring you this pattern in what I hope is an inclusive range of sizing. I like to think that this top will fit anyone who wants to wear it – no size or gender restrictions included. Go forth, crochet, and stand in the sun to reveal the secret color changing magic of this yarn!
Link to pattern on etsy: $7.50